From 7b92c127e48408e020856505bb1a78f8b86c50d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meysam Parvizi Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:40:55 +0330 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Add more defintions for embedded system --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cc33805..232ea7a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,9 +6,11 @@ Becoming an embedded engineer requires a broad understanding of both software an ## What is an Embedded System? -An [***embedded system***](https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/glossary/embedded-system.html) is a system in which the **computer** (generally a microcontroller or microprocessor) is included as an integral part of the system. +[Analog Devices](https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/glossary/embedded-system.html): An embedded system is a system in which the **computer** (generally a microcontroller or microprocessor) is included as an integral part of the system. Often, the computer is relatively **invisible to the user**, without obvious applications, files, or operating systems. Examples of products with invisible embedded systems are the controller that runs a microwave oven or the engine control system of a modern automobile. -Often, the computer is relatively **invisible to the user**, without obvious applications, files, or operating systems. Examples of products with invisible embedded systems are the controller that runs a microwave oven or the engine control system of a modern automobile. +[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_system): An embedded system is a **computer system**—a combination of a computer processor, computer memory, and input/output peripheral devices—that has a dedicated function **within** a larger mechanical or electronic system. + +[Embedded Systems Glossary](https://barrgroup.com/embedded-systems/glossary-e): A combination of **computer hardware and software**, and perhaps **additional mechanical or other parts**, designed to perform a **dedicated function**. In some cases, embedded systems are **part of a larger system** or product, as in the case of an antilock braking system in a car. ## Roadmap